California threatened with funds loss over abortion coverage

The Trump administration on Friday threatened California with a potential loss of federal health care funds over the state's requirement that insurance plans cover abortions.

49ers commission ‘Faithful’ mural by Illuminaries

The mural started as a sketch with chalk. After crates of spray paint, outdoor exterior paint and rollers, it developed into a piece of art some 15 feet tall and 45 feet wide.

3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak

Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.

FurCon video: Domestic violence suspect restrained by 'furries' until police arrive

Video of a bizarre scene from San Jose's FurCon last Friday shows several people rushing to the aid of a woman being punched by a man in a car outside of the event. 

San Francisco police say crime is down; not everyone is convinced

San Francisco Police Department says violent crimes including homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults are all down in data comparing 2018 to 2019.

Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump

A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.

Thieves steal Oakland mobile church's van and equipment

Thieves steal a van and $20K worth of equipment critical to the operation of an Oakland church that holds services out of a high school.

Super Bowl LIV will feature 49ers coach Katie Sowers' historic appearance

​​​​​​​San Francisco 49ers coach Katie Sowers will make history when the team steps on the field at Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens, Fla., where they'll take on the Kansas City Chiefs next month.

49ers won't wear throwback jerseys at Super Bowl

The Niners will don white jerseys with gold pants when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 2 in Miami, the team confirmed Monday.

Vigil for Oakland mother of 7, and anti-violence activist, killed in hit-and-run

Miesha Singleton, 40, was struck in a crosswalk outside Elmhurst Middle School on 98th Avenue Friday afternoon. She had already picked up her kids, and had left her van for a moment to use the bathroom inside the school, friends told KTVU.

How human traffickers are recruiting victims in a digital age

Experts describe the way human traffickers typically target kids or teens as pretty subtle. It can happen in schools, at the mall, or anywhere. However, nowadays, it most commonly begins with just one click, like, or friend request.

Green Bay police chief dons 49ers' jersey to make good on friendly wager

In a Twitter post Monday at 12:53 p.m., Smith, who was San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott's partner when they worked at the Los Angeles Police Department, can be seen donning the jersey.